An undertrial prisoner in Jharkhand's Pakur district was found dead in her jail cell, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals for allegedly trafficking a woman after deceiving her with a false job offer. The victim was reportedly sold for Rs 1.5 lakh and subjected to confinement, abuse, and threats.
A 57-year-old woman was killed by a leopard while working in a field with her husband near a forest in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents.
The body of an eight-year-old girl, who went missing from outside her house in Agra, was found inside a flour drum in a tenant's room. Police are searching for the absconding tenant, who is the primary suspect in the case.
The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered from an open drain in Bareilly after a 30-hour rescue operation. The man fell into the drain while trying to board a bus.
Two youths died and two others were injured in a motorcycle accident on the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai. Police are investigating the incident, citing reckless driving as a potential cause.
Police in Indore, India, are investigating an extortion attempt against a real estate businessman who was threatened by someone claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
A 26-year-old Indian man working in Riyadh has reportedly been killed in a suspected missile attack, according to his family. They are seeking official confirmation and assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have booked five individuals after a pet puppy was allegedly beaten to death for entering a graveyard. The incident, captured on video, led to charges under animal cruelty laws.
Reports are emerging that Ali Larijani, a key Iranian security official, was allegedly targetted in an Israeli airstrike, escalating tensions in the region.
Terror accused Abdul Rehman was murdered in Neemla Jail in Faridabad following a fight with another inmate, Arun Chaudhary, who allegedly stabbed him with a sharp weapon. Police are investigating the incident.
Police in Himachal Pradesh are investigating a suspected double suicide after a man and a woman were found dead in a forest area near Parwanoo in Solan district.
Three juveniles have been apprehended in Delhi for the murder of a 16-year-old boy, who was stabbed to death near his home in Dayalpur. Police investigations suggest the attack was motivated by alleged bullying by the victim.
A man in Gorakhpur, India, died following a violent domestic dispute with his wife and son, who have subsequently been arrested.
Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.
A 17-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in a village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
A software engineer's death in Noida after his car plunged into a water-filled pit has sparked allegations of negligence against local authorities. An Irrigation Department letter warning about the need for head regulators to manage water accumulation in the area was allegedly ignored.
A 25-year-old MBA student died after falling from her apartment in Greater Noida. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Citizens in the city of Ilam formed a human chain on Tuesday to demonstrate their defiance against recent threats from US President Donald Trump.
A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting culpable homicide and harassing a woman, citing manipulated defence witness testimonies and corroborating medical evidence.
An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance and coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities.
An Indian Navy officer has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for allegedly murdering and dismembering a 31-year-old woman after meeting her on a dating app.
Five kittens died at a housing complex in Thane, India, allegedly due to poisoned food. Police have registered a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and are investigating.
Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested following the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official who accused the AAP MLA of harassment. The arrest follows public outcry and political pressure for accountability in the case.
Two men died in Navi Mumbai after their motorcycle collided with an excavator. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred in Airoli.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged voters to 'take revenge' for the deletion of names from electoral rolls, alleging the BJP is behind the changes. She also addressed concerns about EVM tampering and the deployment of officers to other states.
A 54-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Gurugram, jumping from a building. Police suspect depression as a contributing factor. The deceased, identified as Anand Subroto, resided in Vatika City and was reportedly staying in an Airbnb apartment.
Neelam (40), wife of Surendra, died during treatment at Virangana Avantibai Medical College on Thursday. At the time of her death, only her minor son Shani was with her, police said.
A 60-foot iron bridge collapsed in Delhi's Roop Nagar, resulting in the death of a woman. Rescue teams responded to the scene.
Police investigation reveals a murder-suicide in Nanded, Maharashtra, where two brothers allegedly strangled their parents before taking their own lives due to financial stress.
A man was arrested in Badlapur, Thane district, for allegedly strangling his wife following frequent quarrels.
In his first major national address since hostilities began, Trump said the ongoing military campaign, dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury', has delivered 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories'.
Jharkhand Police arrested a murder suspect, Laxman Hessa, in West Singhbhum district as he allegedly planned to flee to Tamil Nadu. The arrest follows an investigation into the death of Sridhar Bari, who was killed after an altercation at Hessa's home.
A wanted militant allegedly involved in a fatal attack on police has been killed in a joint operation in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A four-year-old girl found injured in a field in Ghaziabad, India, has died in hospital. Police have registered a murder case and detained a suspect based on the family's statement.
A 28-year-old street vendor was stabbed to death in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, with CCTV footage of the incident circulating online. Police are investigating the murder.
Gandhi shared a video carrying the remarks of an eyewitness, who said timely action could have saved the man, and that of the deceased's father, who lamented that there were several people there with some of them making videos but did not act to save his son.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed the deaths of eight Indian nationals and one missing person in West Asia due to the ongoing conflict. The Indian government is providing support to affected families and facilitating the return of citizens from the region.
An assistant sub-inspector of Rajasthan Police died after his service revolver accidentally discharged at his residence in Bhilwara.
'This area is gripped by superstition. Rumours about witchcraft lead to unfounded accusations and atrocities like this.'
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